Congress

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Congress

Congress (/ˈkɒŋɡrɪs/; from Latin congressus, meaning "assembly") is a term used to refer to the legislative body of a country, particularly in countries with a democratic form of government. The term is most commonly associated with the United States Congress, but it is used in various other countries as well.

Etymology

The term "Congress" comes from the Latin congressus, which is the past participle of the verb congredi, meaning "to meet together". This in turn is derived from con-, meaning "together", and -gredi, meaning "to walk". Thus, the term essentially means "a walking together" or "an assembly".

Related Terms

  • Legislature: A legislative body of government.
  • Senate: The upper house of the United States Congress.
  • House of Representatives: The lower house of the United States Congress.
  • Parliament: A similar legislative body, particularly in countries with a parliamentary system of government.
  • Bicameral: A term used to describe a legislative body that is divided into two separate houses or chambers.
  • Unicameral: A term used to describe a legislative body that consists of a single house or chamber.

Pronunciation

The term "Congress" is pronounced as /ˈkɒŋɡrɪs/ in English.

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